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Instructional Video8:16
The Great War

Life In The Tomb - WW1 Author Stratis Myrivilis

9th - 12th Standards
Most learners likely are not familiar with Statis Myrivilis or his anti-war writings, but his works spur scholars to debate over the role of protest literature in wartime. While the video does situate Myrivilis within the context of the...
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Instructional Video8:56
The Great War

A Farewell to Arms - Ernest Hemingway

9th - 12th Standards
While many can identify Ernest Hemingway's famous works, they may be unaware of his service during World War I and how that affected his literary contributions. An video details Hemingway's service in World War I and explains events and...
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Instructional Video5:43
TED-Ed

What is McCarthyism? And how did it happen?

9th - 12th
Who was Joseph McCarthy and why is his name synonymous with witch hunts? What were the factors that permitted the political repression of the 1950s to flourish? Could the same thing happen today? An intriguing video traces the rise and...
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Instructional Video4:16
TED-Ed

What Causes Economic Bubbles?

8th - 12th Standards
What do tulips, real estate, and stock in a pet store have in common? Find out what happens when products or services sell for much more than they are worth.
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Instructional Video5:40
TED-Ed

History vs. Richard Nixon

8th - 12th Standards
Should we remember Richard Nixon only for his abuse of power and the scandal that resulted in the end of his presidency? Here is a fantastic TedEd video illustrating major highlights from Nixon's term as president of the United...
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Activity3:05
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Mr. Roughton

CSI: Florence

6th - 8th Standards
Who done it? Class groups adopt the role of crime scene investigators and examine exhibits (primary source documents) to determine who attempted to assassinate the members of the Medici dynasty.
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Instructional Video3:33
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HISTORY Channel

The Continental Congress

8th - 12th Standards
A fantastic video highlights the role of Thomas Jefferson at the Continental Congress, focusing on the language of the Declaration of Independence and its listing of grievances against the British government.
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Instructional Video12:49
Jacob Clifford

The BIG Picture - AP Economics Overview

11th - 12th Standards
Review the circular flow model and connections between the resource and product market with help from a well-versed economics instructor, who explains the concept using illustrations and clear instructional guidance.
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Instructional Video3:38
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TED-Ed

What You Might Not Know About the Declaration of Independence

8th - 11th
Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 2, 1776? Did you know that five men, not just Thomas Jefferson, are credited with writing the Declaration? Did you know that references to slavery were excised from the...
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Lesson Plan9:04
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TED-Ed

A Digital Reimagining of Gettysburg

9th - 12th
Why would Robert E. Lee order Pickett's Charge, an action that changed the course of the Civil War? Geographer and historian Anne Knowles uses digital technology to explain what she thinks is the missing piece in trying to understand...
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Instructional Video5:40
Curated OER

WWII - Brits Duel Desert Fox

9th - 12th
Who is the Desert Fox? Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, also known as the Desert Fox, was forced to lead German troops to Tobruk after Italian troops failed to drive back British forces. Although Rommel's army ended up retreating, he still...
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Instructional Video7:03
Curated OER

The Collapse of the Soviet Union

9th - 12th
The collapse of the Soviet Union is retold in this illuminating video. The video includes detailed descriptions of what each of the Soviet states were demanding from Gorbachev, and the role of Boris Yeltsin in the formation of the new...
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Instructional Video0:32
Curated OER

Everyone Needs A Hug

Pre-K - K
Hugs can make you happy. An animated creature is sad until he receives a hug from a friend. Ask youngsters what makes them happy.
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Instructional Video2:51
C-SPAN

On This Day: George Washington's Farewell Address

7th - 12th Standards
What would George Washington think about the current state of the United States? One needs to look no further than his Farewell Address, where he offered advice to the new nation. Curated videos include a reading of the address on the...
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Instructional Video6:36
C-SPAN

On This Day: Bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL

7th - Higher Ed Standards
The bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama that killed four little girls galvanized a civil rights movement. Clips include interviews with the church's pastor and a survivor of the bombings, as well as a...
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Instructional Video1:21
C-SPAN

On This Day: National Hispanic Heritage Month

7th - Higher Ed Standards
From the rights of farm workers to food and culture, Hispanics have an indelible imprint on American culture. Using a curated set of videos, young scholars consider the rich heritage of Hispanic American history. Videos profile famous...
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Instructional Video4:38
C-SPAN

On This Day: Emmett Till and the Rebirth of the Civil Rights Movement

7th - 12th Standards
The murder of Emmett Till, a boy accused of whistling at a white woman in the deep South in the 1950s, galvanized the civil rights movement. His open casket—revealing the ugly horror of racism—reignited a movement. Clips include an...
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Instructional Video9:44
C-SPAN

On This Day: President Ford Pardon of Richard Nixon

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Was Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon an attempt to move the country forward or the final corruption of the Watergate scandal? A collection of videos includes Ford's speech to the nation, as well as interviews with Watergate...
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Instructional Video5:59
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PBS

Reconstruction: The Birth of a Nation - Rewriting History through Propaganda

7th - 12th Standards
How historically accurate was the film The Birth of a Nation? Using a video that features clips from the film and analysis from historians, young scholars explore the connection between art and history. Additional activities...
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Instructional Video2:57
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PBS

Reconstruction: Ida B. Wells - Pioneer of Civil Rights

7th - 12th Standards
When Ida B. Wells was kicked off the whites-only ladies railway car, it ignited a ferocious warrior for civil rights. Wells and others worked to preserve the hard-won freedoms of Reconstruction, which were tenuous at best during...
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Instructional Video7:05
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PBS

Reconstruction: The 15th Amendment and African American Men in Congress

7th - 12th Standards
To escape to freedom, Robert Smalls had to steal a Confederate ship and sail to Union lines. He continued that fight for freedom as one of the first African American representatives in Congress during the Reconstruction era. Learners...
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Instructional Video6:08
C-SPAN

On This Day: The Battle at Antietam

9th - Higher Ed
The Battle of Antietam was the deadliest day of the Civil War. An eye-opening video is filmed at the Antietam battlefield and provides pupils with an overview of the battle. Academics learn the military strategy General Lee and McClellan...
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Instructional Video3:08
C-SPAN

On This Day: Cesar Chavez Day

7th - Higher Ed
Scholars learn how Cesar Chavez and his labor union organized boycotts to promote changes for migrant farm workers. In video clips, Chavez also speaks on how the boycott can promote change and efforts people can take to help. The...
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Instructional Video3:45
C-SPAN

On This Day: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

7th - Higher Ed
How did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire change modern working conditions? The engaging resource explains conditions that contributed to the tragic fire, the workers affected by it, and how it changed labor laws and working...